Meaning of Yajaman

Yajaman

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Tamil Word - யஜமான்

A landholder or proprietor who enjoys tax-free or reduced-rent privileges, similar to 'Grama-Manyam,' specifically when they are the sole 'Miraasidar' (hereditary landowner) of the village. (e.g., The 'Yajaman' of the village was exempted from paying full land revenue due to his status as the sole Miraasidar.) In historical Tamil Nadu, the term 'Yajaman' likely denoted a position of prominence and authority within a village, linked to land ownership and revenue collection. Understanding this term and its connection to 'Grama-Manyam' and 'Miraasidar' is crucial for interpreting land records and understanding historical power structures in the region.